Gold Écu "with Lion" - Louis II de Male ND (1370-1384) front Gold Écu "with Lion" - Louis II de Male ND (1370-1384) back
Gold Écu "with Lion" - Louis II de Male ND (1370-1384) photo
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Gold Écu "with Lion" - Louis II de Male ND

 
Gold 4.49 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
Louis II of Male (1346-1384)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1370-1384
Value
1 Gold Ecu (Gouden schild)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.49 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#309471
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Triple floriate cross inside a polylobe with leaves at the (interior) cusps, and rosettes in the exterior angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ XPC ⦂ VIИCIT ⦂ XPC ⦂ REGИAT ⦂ XPC ⦂ IИPERAT

Lettering (regular font): ✠ XPC ⦂ VINCIT ⦂ XPC ⦂ REGNAT ⦂ XPC ⦂ INPERAT

Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands

Comment

Gouden Schild met de Leeuw / Écu d'Or au Lion

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Écu "with Lion" - Louis II de Male ND (1370-1384) from County of Flanders (Belgian States) is that it features a unique design element - a lion's head on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and courage during the medieval period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1370-1384)  1459329 - - - - - -

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